Helmet

Abstract

The present application provides a helmet. The helmet includes an energy absorbing layer ( 2 ) and a sliding facilitator ( 5 ). The sliding facilitator is provided on an inside surface of the energy absorbing layer ( 2 ). A method of manufacturing the helmet is further provided. The method includes the steps of: providing an energy absorbing layer in the mold, and providing a sliding facilitator contacting an inside surface of the energy absorbing layer.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A helmet, comprising:
 an energy absorbing layer comprising an energy absorbing material that absorbs energy by compression of the energy absorbing material, the energy absorbing layer including an inside surface and an outside surface opposite the inside surface such that the inside surface is adapted to be closer to a wearer's head than the outside surface and the inside surface faces the attachment device; 
 an attachment device provided for attachment of the helmet to the wearer's head; and 
 a sliding facilitator, wherein the sliding facilitator is provided between the inside surface of the energy absorbing layer and the attachment device, wherein the sliding facilitator is fixated to at least one of the attachment device or the inside surface of the energy absorbing layer for providing slidability between the energy absorbing layer and the attachment device. 
 
     
     
       2. The helmet according to  claim 1 , further comprising an outer shell, wherein the outside surface of the energy absorbing layer faces the outer shell. 
     
     
       3. The helmet according to  claim 2 , wherein the attachment device is fixated to at least one of the energy absorbing layer or the outer shell by means of at least one fixation member. 
     
     
       4. The helmet according to  claim 3 , wherein the fixation member is able to absorb energy and forces by deforming in an elastic, semi-elastic or plastic way. 
     
     
       5. The helmet according to  claim 3 , wherein the fixation member comprises at least one suspension member, having a first and second portion, wherein the first portion of the suspension member is adapted to be fixated to the attachment device, and wherein the second portion of the suspension member is adapted to be fixated to the energy absorbing layer. 
     
     
       6. The helmet according to  claim 1 , wherein the sliding facilitator is a low friction material at least one of connected to or integrated with the attachment device on its surface facing the energy absorbing layer or provided on or integrated in the inside surface of the energy absorbing layer facing the attachment device. 
     
     
       7. The helmet according to  claim 1  wherein the sliding facilitator comprises at least two sliding facilitators where one of the at least two sliding facilitators is fixed to the inside surface of the energy absorbing layer and the other of the at least two sliding facilitators is fixed to the attachment device.